Paper Trimmer

[foon]

I want to buy a paper trimmer. Just went to office depot today and there were the rotary blade type and straigt blade type. Which one would be better for cutting photos? Also they look a bit filmsy and I don't think I'll say they worth the price, where can I find better value ones?

Thanks 🙂

 

[aterlecki]

Rotary bladed ones are generally better because they tend to be self sharpening. If you want a good one look for a used Rotatrim. You can shave a hair width off a print with a Rotatrim and they last forever.

 

[MP Guy]

get a dahl brand trimmer which is what I have. Rotary blade and very precise cutting.

 

[allthumbs]

where can I find better value ones?

Thanks 🙂

Are there any art supply places near you? They have much better ones, designed for heavier stock and harder use.

 

[foon]

Are there any art supply places near you? They have much better ones, designed for heavier stock and harder use.

Yes I think I will check that out this weekend

thanks everybody 🙂

 

[David Goldfarb]

I'll put in another plug for a Rotatrim. I've seen them in labs, seeming to be rusty and beaten up, and they still cut perfectly. They're not cheap, but I decided not to buy a paper cutter until I could afford a 24" Rotatrim (which I finally got a few months ago). You'll never need another trimmer (unless of course you need a bigger one).

 

[T_om]

A RotaTrim will last until finally worn out by your grandchildren.

A Dahle will only last your lifetime.

A Dahle will be 1/3 the cost.

Tom

 

[foon]

Thanks, I have some Dahle trimmers on my evil bay watch list now 😉

 

[SRMC]

I have a Fiskars rotary trimmer and wouldn't recommend it. The blade is captive on the guide and can rock back and forth making it impossible to make a straight cut. Even when I'm extremely careful the runout can be between 1/16 and 1/32"

SRMC